Canon ZR50 MC Camcorder User Manual


 
Introduction
6
E
Important Usage Instructions ....................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3
Operating Step and Reference Guide ........5
Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............8
Introducing the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC ........9
Finding Your Way Around
the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC ....................10
~ Preparations ... ~
Powering Your Camcorder ......................13
Loading a Cassette ..................................18
~ Basic Recording ... ~
Basic Recording ......................................20
Zooming ..................................................25
Using the LCD Screen ............................27
~ Basic Playback ... ~
Playing Back a Cassette ..........................30
Connections for Playback on a
TV Screen............................................34
Tips for Making Better Videos ................37
~ General ... ~
Searching and Reviewing While
Recording ............................................39
Using the Menus ......................................40
Using the Wireless Controller ..................49
Adjusting the Selectable Color
Light-up Buttons ................................52
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time........................53
Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette............56
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off ............58
Using the Various Recording
Programs..............................................59
Using Digital Effects................................63
Using the Multi-Image Screen ................68
Audio Recording ......................................70
Setting the Self-Timer ..............................72
Using the VL-3 Video Light
(optional) ............................................74
Using the DM-50 Microphone
(optional) ............................................75
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~
Ajusting AE Shift ....................................76
Setting the Shutter Speed ........................77
Adjusting Focus Manually ......................79
Setting the White Balance........................80
~ For Playback ...~
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data
(Data Code) ........................................82
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search) ........................................85
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ........86
Editing to a VCR......................................87
Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital
Video Equipment ................................88
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in) ..............90
Digitally outputting analog video
and audio signals
(Analog-Digital Converter) ................92
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(AV Insert Editing) ..............................94
Audio Dubbing ........................................97
Setting the Audio Mix ............................100
Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable..102
Contents
Introduction
Editing
Using the Full Range of
Features
Mastering the Basics